unwell

Example Sentences

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When asked why Jordan wanted his grandmother's bank card, she said he wanted to visit his father, who was unwell.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

People feel emotionally unwell and exhausted because they know that something is deeply wrong with their society and politics.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

In New York, shoppers camped for a week in Times Square, with reports of some becoming unwell during the wait.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

This rule almost certainly makes passengers much less likely to see a doctor unless they’re feeling very unwell.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

It had something to do with being unwell.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers